Kitchen repair service: faucet, cabinets, backsplash, disposal
Loose faucet base, dead disposal, cabinet hinge chipping when you close the door too hard. Two-thirds of 'kitchen remodel' wish lists are actually four-hour handyman jobs.
What kitchen repairs covers
DIY vs. hire — which makes sense for your job
When DIY works
Kitchen fixture swaps + hardware install are fine DIY if you have a basin wrench and a drill. Backsplash tile is borderline — it's doable DIY but slow (2-3 days for a small kitchen), and cutting tiles is easy to ruin. Full kitchen remodel: licensed contractor scope.
When to hire
A pro knows the kitchen-specific sequences: disconnect plumbing before swapping, cut-and-remove old backsplash cleanly, and match cabinet hardware to existing drill pattern. Most single-visit jobs: 1-3 hours.
Permit, license, and safety
Kitchen handyman work stays under §7048 for sub-$500 single-trade jobs: fixture swap, hardware, disposal, cabinet door adjust, small backsplash patch. Full kitchen remodel (new plumbing layout, new electrical circuits for fridge or dishwasher, structural changes) requires CSLB licensed contractor + LADBS permit.
Gas range connection + new electrical circuits route to our licensed C-10 + C-36 partners.
This hub covers kitchen repairs generally. We serve Los Angeles County — for LA-specific pricing, neighborhood-level detail (pre-1978 homes, earthquake considerations, HOA rules), and typical local sub-contractor routing, see our Los Angeles kitchen repairs page.
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